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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
New YouTube Video on How to Remove Permanent Marker Ink, Sharpie and Hi-Liter from Carpets, Rugs & Upholstery
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Friday, June 12, 2020
ONE TIME
Are you happy with a one time job? Many commercial accounts will have you clean, etc and then are you waiting for them to call back for the next service?
Depending on the size and type of business, are they an account with the potential for a Maintenance Contract? One of the oddities of business is that too often we are content with a one time job. We may not believe that the customer is interested in repeat services. Much time and energy and resources are spent in generating new business. If this time and energy were spent working with an existing customer for more business, then fewer resources would be expended. After all, once you have established a rapport and have shown that you can deliver what you promise, then a customer is more likely to extend your business relationship.
A one time job is just one step in building a lasting relationship. The next step is to convert that one time customer into a steady customer who thinks of you first when they need the services or products that you can provide. They will look to you for advice and you will be able to consult with them.
Develop your present customers strive to get their business all the time not just one time.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Do Carpet Cleaning Detergents Help Deactivate the Coronavirus called SARS-COV-2 that Causes the Disease Called COVID-19?
 Here’s how they help destroy the coronavirus.SARS-CoV-2 is a type of enveloped virus. This just means it has an outside protective layer around its genetic material. The outside layer is made of fat molecules and is one of the possible targets for destroying the virus. Surfactants in carpet cleaning detergents attack the coronavirus much like they emulsify oil in the water. One side of the surfactant molecule (the hydrophobic part that’s attracted to fat and repelled by water) wedges its way into the virus’ fat and protein protective shell and the other part (the water-loving hydrophilic part) sticks out in the detergent solution. This action breaks down the virus’ protective layer and makes it soluble in water, and it disintegrates. The harmless ripped apart pieces of the virus are then extracted from the carpet or rug into your recovery tank along with all the soil in the carpet or rug. Coronaviruses belong to the class of enveloped viruses, which are covered by a fatty layer. When a COVID-19 victim coughs, sneezes, defecates and maybe even exhales, the virus has to get back inside someone quickly or it will perish. The SARS-CoV-2 virus lasts only four hours in droplet form, one day on cardboard, two days on stainless steel and three days on plastic surfaces, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. HOW LONG CAN CORONAVIRUS SURVIVE ON CARPET? Viruses such as COVID-19 can also remain infectious for about twice as long on non-porous surfaces than porous surfaces. Because carpets and upholstery are considered porous surfaces — just like clothing, wood and similar materials — they’re less hospitable to COVID-19 than non-porous ones. CDC: Current evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2 may remain viable for hours to days on surfaces made from a variety of materials. Cleaning of visibly dirty surfaces followed by disinfection is a best practice measure for prevention of COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses in households and community settings. For soft (porous) surfaces such as carpeted floor, rugs, and drapes, remove visible contamination if present and clean with appropriate cleaners indicated for use on these surfaces. The CDC specifically recommends the following process for cleaning carpets. For soft (porous) surfaces such as carpeted floor, rugs, and drapes, remove visible contamination if present and clean with appropriate cleaners indicated for use on these surfaces. After cleaning - use products with the EPA-approved emerging viral pathogen claims that are suitable for porous surfaces. We have received many phone calls wanting to know if cleaning the carpet in a home or office would be a measure to take to prevent or remove germs that may be associated with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the answer is “yes”. The best defense for preventing illness from the coronavirus is to avoid being exposed along with cleaning and disinfecting your work and living space. Maintaining a clean and sanitary surrounding at all times is essential for preventing the virus from spreading. One method being used by many of our customers to prespray with Sporicidin® EPA approved disinfectant followed by extraction cleaning the carpet with the Bane-Clene® truck mounted carpet cleaning system. Sporicidin is fast acting and goes to work in as little as two minutes, has carpet cleaning, deodorizing & decontamination claims on the label and recommends it be applied as you would a pre-spray, followed with hot water extraction and rapid drying. If desired, you can then reapply Sporicidin to continue sanitizing the carpet or rug. NOTE: If you prevacuum the carpet or rug, only use a vacuum with a hepa-filter. Related Products in the Bane-Clene Store:
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Friday, June 05, 2020
COPING
Especially in these unprecedented times we are facing, coping takes on an even larger meaning in our everyday lives.
Try not to panic, as the saying goes “Keep Calm and Carry On”. The origin of this saying is attributed to a poster that the British Government produced in 1939 in preparation for WW II. We are similarly at war today, albeit with an invisible enemy.
Tasks today and for the last few months are arguably more difficult for a variety of reasons. Don’t allow yourself to be overwhelmed. Be positive and tell yourself you can handle it.
If a task or problem contains many parts, it is important to divide these parts and list them in order of importance. Then work to solve or finish each part. Once that is done the whole task is resolved.
If you fail to solve the task or problem, don’t look back or give up. Start again. You only fail, if you don’t try to succeed.
Always try to do the right thing, if you do, coping becomes much easier.
Finally, as Dr. Norman Vincent Peale extolled the “Power of Positive Thinking”, that process is one of the best methods of coping.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2020
New YouTube Video on How to Remove Dog Poop and Feces from Carpets & Rugs
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Friday, May 29, 2020
ENERGETIC PEOPLE
Are you energetic or are you bored? Energetic people are seldom bored. Boredom will sap your energy. Bored people lack creativity and drive. Boredom will make you unproductive and lackadaisical. It may cost you money or even the loss of friends and or family. So what should you do? Here are but a few ideas.
Make a “to do” list and challenge yourself to complete the list before the end of the day. Presuming you do, be sure to reward yourself. If you don’t, find out why. Was the list too long? Did you waste time during the day? Did you get distracted with other tasks not on the list? Whatever the reason or reasons, strive to correct them.
If you have tasks that you do everyday, vary the order in which you do them. This will make them less boring and give you a spark of energy.
Besides a list of everyday or normal tasks, always have one big task to accomplish each day. Finishing that task will certainly give you a huge jolt of energy. Consider doing the big task first and the energy you derive from accomplishing it will carry you through the rest of the day.
Even though you worked hard and efficiently, unforeseen events happen. Therefore, earmark one day each week as catch up day. That will enable you to tie up any loose ends.
Energetic people are happy and productive. They accomplish more in a day than a bored person will accomplish in a week.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
New YouTube Video on How to Remove Ketchup from Carpet from a Bane-Clene® Training Seminar
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Friday, May 22, 2020
MEMORIAL DAY MAY 25, 2020
Before we reflect on the history and meaning of Memorial Day, let us take time to remember all those who have died due to the pandemic that has swept our country. Without the leadership, courage, dedication and sacrifices of many the number of deaths would have been far greater.
The custom of honoring those who have fallen in battle by cleaning and decorating graves is an ancient and worldwide tradition. It was originally called “Decoration Day”.
In early rural America, this duty was usually done in late summer and became an occasion for family reunions. After the “Civil War”, the practice became more prominent as America’s need for a patriotic ceremony to honor its military dead. After “WW I”, the day was expanded to honor those who had died in all American Wars. The tradition of wearing red Poppies as a symbol of this day was actually the idea of an American, Miss Moina Michael, who became known as the “Poppy Lady”.
The holiday, which is now observed on the last Monday of May, was originally observed on May 30th. It is considered the unofficial start of Summer. One of the longest standing traditions is the running of “The Indianapolis 500”, which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911. Due to the pandemic, it is now scheduled to be run August 23, 2020.
The preferred name for the holiday gradually changed from “Decoration Day” to “Memorial Day”, first used in 1882. However, it only became the most common name after “WW II” and was not declared a Federal Holiday until 1967. While the passing of an act in 1968 created 3 day weekends for Memorial Day and other holidays, it has also no doubt contributed to a general nonchalant observance by some people for this important day.
We at Bane-Clene® do not take that nonchalant attitude. We realize that our great country is just that because of the dedication and countless sacrifices of the men and women who have fought and died to keep us,
The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
New YouTube Video on How to Remove a Coke, Pepsi or Soft Drink from Carpet from a Bane-Clene® Training Seminar
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Friday, May 15, 2020
PERFECT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
As our country works to regain a semblance of economic normalcy, what can we do in the meantime?
Social distancing has changed the way business is done and may continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Face to face meetings with prospects or clients will continue to be limited, if even allowed at all. There are tools available such as Zoom or Face-Time, where you meet with someone without obviously physically visiting them. Presentations like this can actually be more difficult and challenging than a face to face meeting. Normally you may use “show and tell”, charts, graphs and or literature to support your presentation. These and other “support” materials are rendered less useful especially if your presentation is being done and received over a hand held device or Lap Top.
So what do you do? There is an old adage that “Practice Makes Perfect”. But what happens if your “Practice is not Perfect”? Then your practice is all for naught. Your presentation should be honed by “perfect practicing”. Work on it with family members or associates. Record your presentation and watch it, all the while tweaking it where necessary.
As our country moves forward and recovers there is going to be a tremendous pent up demand for many types of services and products. Be ready to meet that demand.
Perfect Practice Makes Perfect.
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Friday, May 08, 2020
ADVICE
There are two types of advice solicited and unsolicited. People solicit advice for a variety of reasons. Some ask to find someone who will just agree with them, right or wrong. Some ask because they are unsure of what they want to do or accomplish and are therefore truly looking for advice.
In either situation, all you can do is offer your honest opinion. When you can, always advise people to do what you see they really want to do. Unless, what they want to do is against the law, socially stupid or will be impossible to achieve.
Doing what they want to do will give them the most chance for success. Doing what they don’t want to do is a recipe for failure.
The other type of advice is unsolicited. This usually comes from a person who generally thinks they are smarter than everyone else and therefore will offer their advice and opinions to anyone who will listen. They are the type of person, who if you are having a conversation with a friend, colleague, etc will interrupt. Usually, their first sentence is something like this “let me tell you what I would do”.
If you will allow us, let us to offer you some advice. If you truly want it, ask for it. If someone starts offering it and you don’t want it, quickly remove yourself from the conversation.
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Wednesday, May 06, 2020
May / June Clene-Times® Now Available
The May/June Clene-Times is now available on our web site at www.baneclene.com/content/uploads/pubs/2020-MayJun.pdf.The first article on page 1 is titled “Be Safe and Stay Healthy” primarily emphasizing that we are open for business and that we are continuing to follow proper procedures for cleaning and disinfecting work areas as we continue to deliver the products and services you require. The second article on page 1 is titled “Will Cleaning Carpet Remove Coronavirus (COVID-19)?”. Proper truck-mount extraction cleaning carpet will help remove bacteria and viruses. The article includes excerpts from articles by Harvard University and from the World Health Organization regarding persistence of the COVID-19 virus on surfaces and their removal. The article also gives information on MediClean® Germicidal Cleaner Concentrate QGC and Sporicidin® Disinfectant Solution, EPA registration both of which are on the EPA “List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2”. List N includes products that meet EPA’s criteria for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes the disease COVID-19. Bane-Clene also distributes two other disinfectants that are not on the List N: Steri-Fab® Disinfectant, Insecticide, Deodorizer, Mildewcide and MediClean® Disinfectant Spray. MediClean QGC, a quaternary ammonium disinfectant, can be used at 2-4 ounces per gallon as a prespray on carpet, allowed to remain on the carpet for 10 minutes followed by extraction. QGC can also be used to control COVID-19 on hard surfaces. Of course, using QGC will void nylon stain-resist warranty, but getting rid of the virus is more important! Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution, a phenolic disinfectant, can be applied to carpets undiluted using a pressure sprayer before extraction. Prespray the carpet with Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution undiluted and brush into the carpet. Allow the carpet to remain damp for 5 minutes to be effective against Human Coronavirus before extracting. Sporicidin is not cationic or a quat and will not void nylon carpet stain-resist warranties. Sporicidin can also be used to control COVID-19 on hard surfaces. Steri-Fab is the ONLY EPA registered disinfectant and insecticide in one product. Steri-Fab is THE disinfectant/insecticide that kills lice, dust mites, bed bugs, roaches, fleas and a host of other insects. Steri-Fab offers 11-way protection against insects, germs, and odors: Virucide, bactericide, sanitizer, fungicide, insecticide, deodorant, germicide, disinfectant, mildewcide. MediClean Disinfectant Spray (formerly Microban®) is a Disinfectant, Mildewcide, Bacteriostat, Fungistat, Deodorizer, Anti-Microbial, Deodorizer and Mold Control product. Mediclean Disinfectant Spray offers protection against mold, mildew, bacteria, fungi and viruses that cause illness and threaten our health and well-being as well as destroy materials and cause unpleasant odors. On page 2, we introduce the new product Clean Hands Hygienic Spray Sanitizer. This spray contains 70% alcohol which exceeds the CDC’s recommendation for a hand sanitizer. This is not a replacement for hand washing but is used to improve hygiene in between washings. The CDC specifically recommends putting Hand Sanitizer on your hands, thoroughly covering them and then rubbing them together until they are dry, which will likely take 20 seconds. The Clene-Times issue also contains announcements, special offers on accessories and chemical supplies and information on new and used carpet cleaning equipment. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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Friday, May 01, 2020
BE SAFE and STAY HEALTHY
We all are navigating this time of uncertainty and unparalleled living experiences. Many have experienced the wrath of this virus first hand. Others have only read about it.
We salute the police officers, first responders, hospital staffs, medical personnel and other professionals who are on the front lines of this battle.
Where would we be without the clerks, staff, stockers, warehouse workers and all others who are keeping foods, medicines and the basics of our every day lives flowing and on the shelves? Although, we admit it is hard to find toilet tissue at times.
We at Bane-Clene® are working to provide the necessary chemicals and disinfectants to help kill this virus on the many surfaces all of us come in contact with everyday.
As with many of the basics of lives, these products are in short supply and even the raw materials to produce them are affected. We will continue to do our best to provide them in a timely fashion.
Please stay positive and adhere to any social distancing guidelines in your area.
BE SAFE and STAY HEALTHY !!
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